Canadiens advance with playoff redemption, earn Game 5 chance at home

The Montreal Canadiens earned a chance to eliminate the Buffalo Sabres at home with a Game 5 redemption story. Goaltender Jakub Dobes, who gave up three goals on his first four shots, finished strong by stopping the next 31 consecutive shots. Forward Ivan Demidov produced the most decisive plays of the game after a disappointing outing in the previous matchup. The power play, which went one-for-seven in their last game, scored on both of its opportunities Thursday.